Cooking (when I am in the mood for it) is a joy for me. I especially love planning meals for family and friends, so when I share a post about something I’ve whipped up in the kitchen, you’ll find copies of the recipes here. They’re here for you to try. I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we did. Be sure to let me know if they were winners at your house, and I’d love to know if you tweaked them at all.

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Easy Breakfast in a Bowl
Yield: 1 serving

Easy Breakfast in a Bowl

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Additional Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute

Quick, easy and delicious. When you're hungry for something hearty for breakfast but don't have a lot of time to spare, make this your go-to.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • Splash of water
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan or whatever you have on hand)
  • 1/2 cup shredded hashbrowns
  • 1/4 cup diced ham
  • opt: 2 Tbls chopped green or red pepper
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Spray a microwave-safe bowl (one that's a little deeper works best) with cooking spray

Crack two eggs into the bowl and add a splash of water.

Whisk with a fork until slightly frothy

Add cheese, ham, hashbrowns and peppers if you choose to add those.

Add a dash of pepper and salt, and then give it all a stir.

Pop in the microwave (cover with a paper towel to prevent splatters), and cook on high for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to a minute more until eggs are cooked to the consistency that you like.

Let cool for a minute before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

Really, you can toss whatever you want into the bowl. i like to add a little onion if i have it (green or yellow), peppers and sometimes a little bit of Mrs. Dash seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 645Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 421mgSodium 1594mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 5gSugar 7gProtein 30g

Actual caloric and dietary information is dependent upon the ingredients used. Information provided here is given to the best of my ability. Please refer to the package information for the ingredients you use to calculate exact values.

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Mom's Lasagna
Yield: 10-12 slices

Mom's Lasagna

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cheesy, flavor packed and delicious, this recipe is a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1-1./2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 jar (64 ounce) Prego
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 12 slices Velveeta or enough to cover one 9x13 layer
  • 9 lasagne noodles, cooked per package directions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.
  2. In a large stock pot, bring water to boil. Add lasagne noodles and cook per package directions.
  3. In a separate pan, brown ground beef and onions then, drain excess fat
  4. Add Prego to beef and onion mixture and stir to combine. Turn off heat.
  5. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  6. Drain noodles, but leave a little water in the pan so they don't stick together.
  7. Ladle a few scoops of sauce in the bottom of the pan; just enough to cover.
  8. Add one layer of noodles (3 noodles per layer)
  9. Add a layer of Sharp Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese (approx. 1 cup of each)
  10. Add another layer of meat sauce
  11. Add a layer of noodles
  12. Add a layer of sliced Velveeta
  13. Add another layer of sauce
  14. Add a final layer of noodles
  15. Add another layer of sharp cheddar and mozzarella
  16. Finish with a final layer of sauce
  17. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
  18. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes
  19. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before cutting

Notes

Letting the lasagne rest for a few minutes will make cutting and serving so much easier.

For gluten free diets, substitute gluten free noodles. Barilla no-bake noodles are a good alternative.

This recipe can be made dairy free as well. I've had good luck with dairy free cheese though I recommend cutting back a little on the overall amount used.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1 slice

Amount Per Serving Calories 360 cal

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mucho good mac and cheese
Yield: 8-10 servings

Mucho Good Mac & Cheese

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Creamy and cheesy just the way Mac and Cheese should be. This recipe is also really versatile and substitution-friendly. Don't have cheddar on hand? No problem! sub what you have and get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni - cooked per instructions on the box
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to the directions on the box. Drain then put it back in the pan you cooked it in.
  2. Slightly soften cream cheese in microwave, or if you've planned ahead, let it sit out for a few minutes prior to starting the pasta cooking. You can also just cut it into small chunks for easier blending.
  3. Add cream cheese, sour cream and shredded cheddar to pasta and cook on low to medium heat until everything is melted together and creamy. Add a little milk if it gets too thick.
  4. Serve immediately

Notes

You can substitute any fragrant and flavorful cheese. Parmesan, Asiago, sharp cheddar are all great choices.

You can also substitute any pasta you would like. Ziti, rotini, fusilli, gemelli, rotelle all make good choices because they will hold the cheese sauce.

You can also pour everything into a baking dish, top with bread crumbs and bake for a few minutes if you like a slightly crispy top. Bake at 375 deg. F just long enough to brown the bread crumbs. (8 min or so)

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1 cup

Amount Per Serving Calories 360Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 74mgSodium 283mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 12g

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Raisin Rocks Cookies
Yield: 2 dozen

Raisin Rocks Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes

Soft and yummy, with just a hint of Christmas spice, these cookies were (and still are) my favorite cookie.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. raisins
  • 2 c water
  • 1 c shortening
  • 1-1/2 c sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 c. flour (about)

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.
    2. Cook raisins in water until 1 c. water remains; set aside to cool, but do not drain. 
    3. Sift all dry ingredients except sugar together into a medium bowl
    4. Cream shortening and add sugar, then add eggs.
    5. Add raisins and juice and lastly, sifted dry ingredients. 
    6. Bake on greased cookie sheets in 375 deg. F. oven for 10-12 minutes.

    Notes

    You can also add nuts (chopped walnuts or pecans) if you'd like

    Nutrition Information

    Yield

    24

    Serving Size

    1 cookie

    Amount Per Serving Calories 263Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 20mgSodium 82mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 1gSugar 24gProtein 3g

    Actual caloric and dietary information is dependent upon the ingredients used. Information provided here is given to the best of my ability. Please refer to the package information for the ingredients you use to calculate exact values.

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    Sam's Quiche

    Sam's Quiche

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